I was feeding ducks a long time ago where there was also this swan with a nest. Because I fleet to the animals, this swan came flying to me after a while when it saw me. I feel privileged to have been able to take photos's this way of the imposing animal which usually only stopped right in front of me, often I could feel the droplets splashing through the water violence the swan was moving! When I look at the large prints on the wall in our house where it comes storming in with tremendous force and looks at me, I am still impressed! Cropping the picture makes that force even more apparent and makes it look like the animal is flying in! Because this rarely if ever happens, I want others to enjoy this impressive animal too!
This swan is sadly no longer alive but has lived to be over 25 years old. His female has also reached that age! Fortunately, I was able to take a lot of pictures's of him and hope to make other people happy too because, say it yourself, they are beautiful animals!
I am Marjolein Deelen 62 years old and married to Leen and we have 2 children!
Due to illness, I cannot work. I have enjoyed photographing for years but due to back problems I can do it less and less. As a result, I enjoy picking and editing my..
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